TM 9-6650-213-35P
character alphabetic abbreviation indicating the
(3) Recoverability code, indicates whether
amount or quantity of the item upon which the
unserviceable items should be returned for recov-
allowances are based e.g., ft, ea, pr, etc.
ery or salvage. Items not coded are expendable.
Recoverability codes are:
e. Quantity Incorporated in Unit, Column 5.
Explanation
Code
This column indicates the quantity of the item
R
Applied to repair parts (assemblies and
used in the assembly group. A "V" appearing in
components ) which are considered
this column in lieu of a quantity indicates that a
economically reparable at direct and
definite quantity cannot be indicated (e.g., shims,
general support maintenance levels.
spacers, gaskets, etc. ).
When the maintenance capability to
repair these items does not exist, they
f. 30-Day DS/GS Maintenance Allowances,
are normally disposed of at the GS
Columns 6 and 7.
level. When supply considerations dic-
NOTE; Allowances in GS column are for GS mainte-
tate, some of these spare parts may be
nance only.
listed for automatic return to supply
(1) The
allowance columns are divided into
for depot level repair as set forth in
three subcolumns. Indicated in each subcolumn,
AR 710-50. When so listed, they will
opposite the first appearance of each item, is the
be replaced by supply on an exchange
total quantity of items authorized for the number
basis.
of equipments supported. Subsequent appearances
s
Repair parts and assemblies which are
of the same item will have the letters "REF" in
economically reparable at DSU and
the applicable allowance columns. Items authorize
GSU activities and which normally
for use as required but not for initial stockage
are furnished by supply on an ex-
are identified with an asterisk in the allowance
change basis. When items are deter-
column.
mined by a GSU to be uneconomically
(2) The quantitative allowances for DS/GS
reparable, they will be evacuated to a
levels of maintenance will represent initial stock-
depot for evaluation and analysis be-
age for a 30-day period for the number of equip-
fore final disposition.
ments supported.
T
High dollar value recoverable repair parts
(3) Determination of the total quantity of
which are subject to special handling
parts required for maintenance of more than 100
and are issued on an exchange basis.
of these equipments can be accomplished by con-
Such repair parts normally are re-
verting the equipment quantity to a decimal fac-
paired or overhauled at depot main-
tor by placing a decimal point before the next
tenance activities.
to last digit of the number to indicate hundredths,
U
Repair parts specifically selected for sal-
and multiplying the decimal factor by the parts
vage by acclamation units because of
quantity authorized in the 51100 allowance col-
precious metal content, critical mate-
umn. Example, authorized allowance for 51100
rials, or high dollar value reusable
equipments is 40; for 150 equipments multiply
casings or castings.
40 by 1.50 or 60 parts required.
b. Federal Stock Number, Column 2. This col-
g. 1-Year Allowances Per 100 Equipments/
umn indicates the Federal stock number assigned
Contingency Planning Purposes, Column 8. This
to the item and will be used for requisitioning
column indicates opposite the first appearance of
purposes.
each item the total quantity required for distri-
bution and contingency planning purposes. The
c. Description, Column 3. This column indi-
range of items indicates total quantities of all
cates the Federal item name and any additional
authorized items required to provide for adequate
description of the item required. The abbrevia-
support of 100 equipments for one year.
tion "w/e" when used as a part of the nomencla-
ture, indicates the Federal stock number includes
h. Depot Maintenance Allowance Per 1 0 0
all armament, equipment, accessories, and repair
Equipments, Column 9. This column indicates op-
parts issued with the item. A part number or
posite the first appearance of each item, the total
other reference number is followed by the appli-
quantity authorized for depot maintenance of 100
cable five-digit Federal supply code for manu-
equipments. Subsequent appearances of the same
facturers in parentheses.
item will have the letters "REF" in the allowance
column, Items authorized for use as required but
d. Unit of Measure (U/M), Column 4. A 2
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